University of Vermont Health - Central Vermont Medical Center
Northfield, VT
POSITION SUMMARY The Office Registered Nurse, under the general supervision of the providers and the Clinical Office Supervisor is responsible for providing optimal patient care, being accessible to patients, maintaining a high level of knowledge and working amicably with other staff members. I t has a primary focus of telephone triage, managing a patient’s call to the office to determine the urgency of the medical issue, the level of staff or provider response required, the appropriate location if the patient needs to be seen, and the timing of appointment scheduling. This role collaborates with the healthcare team to provide quality care to patients. Critical thinking skills assist in the assessment of the patient’s needs to determine the right place, right time and right next step for care. BASIC KNOWLEDGE Graduate from an approved Professional Nursing Education Program. Current RN license to practice professional nursing in the State of Vermont is required. BLS training...
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Counseling
Nursing
Physician & Surgeon
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